Ionian Islands · Three islands, one exhale
Paxos
Tiny, green Paxos is the Ionian's best-kept secret, an island of quiet beaches, secluded coves and three charming port villages. We design private Paxos itineraries for travellers who dream of a book, a beach and an electric blue sea.
If you would like to spend your days sitting on a beach with your toes in the sand, looking out on an electric blue sea with a book propped on your lap, Paxos is the island for you.
The paradise Poseidon built
In Greek mythology, Poseidon created Paxos by striking Corfu with his trident, carving out a secret island paradise for himself and his wife Amphitrite. The paradise of the gods turns out to be more than enough for mere mortals: most visitors find its quiet beaches and idyllic setting to be the quintessential desert-island holiday they have always dreamed of.
Explore Paxos
Paxos is not easy to get to. There is no airport, and the ferry schedules shift from year to year. That is exactly what makes it the definition of a hidden gem: one of the greenest of the Greek islands, ringed by wonderful secluded coves that can only be explored by boat. Measuring a mere three miles wide by seven miles long, Paxos is awash with beautiful landscapes and welcoming people wherever you base yourself.
Gaios
Gaios is the main port, where the larger boats moor and the hydrofoil and ferry from Corfu dock. The bulk of the island’s restaurants and shops are concentrated here, wrapped around a sheltered harbour.
Lakka
At the northern tip lies Lakka, small but compact, with two main beaches offering waterskiing and scuba diving, plus a few hidden smaller beaches reachable on foot. Two main squares hold the local services, restaurants and cafes.
Longos
The smallest of the three villages, Longos pairs gorgeous beaches and some of the island’s best restaurants with romantic twinkling lights that illuminate the harbourfront at night.
Pairing Paxos
Paxos naturally extends a Corfu itinerary, and it anchors the quiet end of a fuller Ionian route through Kefalonia and Ithaca. We can build the whole journey around it.
Known first-hand
Our best picks on Paxos
- Best Bar Erimitis Restaurant
On the west coast, where you watch the sun set straight into the water beneath the stunning cliffs of Erimitis, cocktail in hand, with delicious food and magnificent views.
- Best Daytrip Antipaxos
A fifteen minute boat ride from the pier in Gaios to sandy white beaches and turquoise water so clear you can see your toes. By organised trip, water taxi or a small boat of your own, devote at least one full day to this slice of paradise.
- Best Beach Monodendri Beach
The only organised beach on Paxos, with sunbeds and watersports, and home to the famous Ben's Bar: a whole-day destination with a DJ, excellent swimming, massages and cracking food. At brunch time, try the pancakes.
- Best Hidden Spot Levrechio Beach
A five minute walk from Longos, perfect for watching every shade of blue and green from the shore. Taverna Bouloukos here is one of the loveliest beachfront tavernas on the island, with tasty fresh food and a shady garden.
- Best Local Specialty Lianolia olive oil
Paxos is the smallest olive oil producing island in Greece, and its deep golden oil from exquisite lianolia olives is a must. Alongside Corfiot classics like sofrito, pastitsada and bourdeto, hunt down a rare bottle of wine from vine-clad Antipaxos.
- Best Sight Tripitos Arch
A natural rock arch rising over twenty metres on the southwest coast, seen by boat from the water or by car along winding backroads to the clifftop. We think it outshines the famous arches lost elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Paxos has no airport; it is reached by sea, most easily by hydrofoil or ferry from Corfu, whose airport (CFU) is the usual arrival point.
Design
Design your experience
Tell us the occasion, the season and who is coming. One of our Epicureans will come back with a first sketch of Paxos, and will tell you if another island suits your dates better.